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WEINWISSER: "56 % Cabernet Franc, 41 % Merlot, 3 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 32 hl/ha. Bezauberndes Parfüm, Iris- und Fliederduft, Alpenheidelbeere und Lakritze. Am saftigen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, engmaschigem Tanningerüst, ungeheurer Präzision, trainiertem Körper. Im straffen, sehr langen Finale blaubeerige Konturen, tiefschürfende Terroirwürze und erhabene Adstringenz gepaart mit edler Salznote. Gehört zu den besten Weinen der Appellation."
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VINUM: "Rubinrot leuchtend und mit viel Tiefgang im Duft, mineralisch geprägt, dunkle Kirschen, Cassis, Himbeeren, kräuterige Würze, Süssholz; am Gaumen seidenweich, cremige Textur, knackiger, süsser Fruchtkern, perfekt reife Tannine hüllen sich wie Samt und Seide um die Frucht, der Wein baut viel Druck auf, tänzelt dabei förmlich über die Zunge, hallt im Abgang auf rote und dunkle Beeren sowie etwas Lakritze nach. Wer behauptet, dass 2024 keine grossen Weine entstanden sind, sollte diesen grossartigen, hocheleganten Trotte Vieille probieren."
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LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "Deep garnet-purple colored. Needs quite a lot of swirling to coax out notes of black cherries, raspberry coulis, and boysenberries, leading to hints of cedar chest, rose oil, sassafras, and anise. The light to medium-bodied palate shimmers with energy delivering ripe, fine-grained tannins and bold freshness to support the mineral laced red berry flavors, finishing long and perfumed. Stunning!"
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JAMES SUCKLING: "Rather compacted and structured on the palate with fresh, energizing fruit. Tight and precise, this has tannins that sneak up at the end, giving it focus. Real length in the finish. Elegant and refined. Very typical Bordeaux. A blend of 56% cabernet franc, 41% merlot and 3% cabernet sauvignon."
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DECANTER: "Fragrant blackcurrant aromas with milk chocolate and a touch of vanilla. Clean and succulent, this is brimming with life and energy from the start. Mouthwatering acidity has both a subtle sweetness and cool touch with mint, graphite and pencil lead. Great texture - so silky smooth with refinement and elegance. Such a classy expression. Focus, precision and flavour. I like the structure and the clear minty, aniseed finish. 100% new oak is among the highest but this wine feels as if it can take it as the acidity keeps the expression lifted. Delicious. Perhaps less TrotteVieille signature than usual but really good. 75-80% grand vin. Ageing 100% new oak. 3.55pH."
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ANSON: "Concentrated, medium intensity ruby red colour. On the opening this is restrained, elegant, pared back, with well delivered juice that just slowly infuses the palate with lift and sinewed salinity; This is a well balanced and confident wine, great quality. 100% new oak, 3.45ph. Tasted twice. Axel Marchal and Thomas Duclos consultants."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Ideally situated on the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, this estate consistently produces wines of great finesse without sacrificing body, even in challenging vintages. The 2024 Trotte Vieille is no exception, offering up bright aromas of licorice, pencil shavings, dark berries and flowers. Medium to full-bodied, layered and impeccably balanced, it offers notable depth at the core, a juicy, fleshy mid-palate and a long, ethereal finish marked by chalky dry extract. The Cabernet Franc imparts a linear, ethereal structure, while the Merlot—harvested at optimal ripeness—contributes roundness and texture, seamlessly enrobing the wine’s core. This is a blend of 56% Cabernet Franc, 31% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon."
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FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, breitere Randaufhellung. Feine rote Waldbeernuancen, ein Hauch von Kirschen und Edelholz, zarte Kräuterwürze, rauchige Noten. Komplex, saftig, feine Extraktsüße, reife Tannine, Pflaumen im Abgang, frisch und gut anhaftend, mineralisch im Nachhall, gute Länge, zeigt Reifepotenzial."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Licorice, flowers, espresso, black plums, and chocolate-covered cherries are abundant here. Medium-bodied, fresh, refined, and silky, the fruits glide smoothly across your palate, leading to a sophisticated finish that concludes with a subtle hint of chocolate mint. The wine blends 56% Cabernet Franc, 41% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon.14% ABV. The harvest took place September 20 - October 5. Drink from 2028-2044."
